David Corenswet Compares Mr. Irrelevant Role to Superman's Optimism
David Corenswet and Isabel May spoke with IGN about their upcoming film Mr. Irrelevant. Corenswet said his character, John Tuggle, shares a hopeful and optimistic spirit with Superman. The movie dramatizes Tuggle’s real-life story as the final pick of the 1983 NFL draft and his later health struggles.
David Corenswet and Isabel May discussed Mr. Irrelevant with IGN. Corenswet plays John Tuggle, the final selection in the 1983 NFL draft. Michael Shannon appears as coach Bill Parcells, and May portrays Katie, Tuggle’s love interest. The film is scheduled for theaters this December.
The real Tuggle died of cancer in 1986, and the movie covers both his NFL ambitions and his illness. Corenswet said cancer scenes were personally difficult because his own father died of cancer. A stunt double, Jacob, handled much of the football contact, while Corenswet performed the later emotional material.
The film could reach football fans, superhero audiences, and families touched by cancer. Corenswet’s Superman connection may draw viewers who associate him with hope, while Tuggle’s underdog draft story and illness could encourage reflection on resilience, grief, and caregiving. Its December release may position it as an emotional, uplifting theatrical experience, though reactions will vary depending on how audiences connect with its real-life subject.